🔍 Why Factory Visits and QA Matter
Sourcing from China offers strong value — but without visibility, risks are significant. Robust audits help avoid scams, detect hidden subcontracting, and confirm quality, compliance, and ethical standards.
Our on‑ground team delivers transparent, professional factory visits and QA, so you can make confident sourcing and production decisions. We represent your brand — protecting your investment and reputation.
👥 Live Factory Representation for Overseas Clients
Can’t travel? or The Travel is not cost effective, We act as your local team — streaming live video, hosting virtual meetings, translating in real time, and coordinating corrective actions on the spot.
Instant visual confirmation of fixes
Live audits via WeChat, Zoom, or WhatsApp
Real‑time Q&A with the factory floor
🧭 What Our Factory Visits and QA Services Include
1️⃣ Supplier Verification
Validate registration and licenses, match tax numbers and bank accounts, confirm ownership and capacity, and review export history to prevent fraud.
2️⃣ Factory Audit
On‑site evaluation of infrastructure, workforce, safety, storage, and QA systems (ISO, BSCI, SEDEX) to confirm readiness for your orders.
3️⃣ Production Monitoring
During‑production checks can be performed based on supplier requirements, such as materials testing and QA, production safety etc.
4️⃣ Pre‑Shipment Inspection
AQL‑based sampling for quantity, function, finish, and packaging. Compare to your approved “golden sample” before releasing shipment.
5️⃣ Loading Supervision
On‑site container checks: clean/dry container, stacking method, seals and wrap, verified quantities, photo/video proof before sealing.
6️⃣ Compliance Review
Confirm ISO systems, social audits, environmental controls, and product‑level certifications (CE, RoHS, FCC, FDA, CPSIA) to avoid delays.
Supplier Verification Before Order Placement
Before your first PO, we confirm legitimacy and capacity: business registration, export licenses, tax IDs, addresses, bank accounts, ownership, capability, and export history. We also review prior samples or runs for consistency.
Result: Peace of mind before payments — saving time, money, and stress.
Full Factory Audit
On‑site audits assess infrastructure/equipment, workforce and labor practices, material sourcing, storage and safety, and quality systems (ISO9001, BSCI, SEDEX). This is the most important factory visits and QA requirement.
Example: A buyer in Wuxi avoided a major compliance issue after we uncovered a “factory” outsourcing production to sub‑standard workshops; they switched to a verified facility within a week.
Production Monitoring
Mid‑production checks monitor raw materials, line setup, staff training, labeling/packaging, multiple in‑line inspections, and schedule progress to prevent defects and delays.
Pre‑Shipment & Final Inspections (AQL)
We run AQL sampling for quantity, function, measurements, finish, carton markings, and packaging integrity, comparing against your approved “golden sample.” Reports with photos, tests, and grading arrive within 24 hours.
Example: A U.S. electronics importer found a 12% defect rate at final QA. The factory reworked immediately, preventing ~$15,000 in losses.
Loading Supervision
We supervise loading to protect goods: verify dry/clean containers, correct stacking and palletization, seals and wrap, and capture photo/video proof before sealing.
Compliance & Certification Review
We verify factory systems (ISO9001), social responsibility (BSCI/SEDEX), environmental controls, and product‑level certifications (CE, RoHS, FCC, FDA, CPSIA) to satisfy retailer/importer requirements and minimize customs delays.
🧾 Transparent Reporting & Evidence
Every audit and inspection report includes verifiable data and visual proof so you know exactly what’s happening on the factory floor.
- Inspector ID, timestamp, GPS coordinates
- Dozens of photos + short video clips
- Detailed checklists by product category
- Final grading (Pass / Conditional / Fail)
- Corrective recommendations for next runs
📈 Factory Visits Improves Supply Chain
Factory visits ensure production status, real time monitorying, condition of goods and packaging, resulting in improved supply.
- Reduced Risk: Catch fake suppliers and poor workshops early.
- Higher Consistency: Keep every batch on spec.
- Faster Response: Fix issues while production is running.
- Better Relationships: Work with compliant, reliable factories.
- Stronger Brand: Prove ethical sourcing and quality assurance.
Our QA and inspection operations integrate with your entire supply chain. After Product Sourcing, we verify factories before payment. During Custom Production, we monitor quality at every stage. Before shipment, our logistics team supervises containers and manages freight via Cargo & Shipping.
Case Studies: Factory Visits That Made a Difference
Case #1 — Apparel Brand Avoids Subcontracting
A U.K. brand requested a supplier audit before mass production. We found 60% of stitching was subcontracted. Action: switched to a BSCI‑certified factory to ensure traceability.
Case #2 — Electronics Importer Saves a Shipment
Final factory visits and QA, a 7% functional failure was detected in Bluetooth speakers. Supplier replaced components within a week. Result: on‑time delivery with zero returns.
Case #3 — First‑Time Importer Builds Partnership
A Canadian home décor startup used our verification and pre‑shipment checks. They now source from two verified factories and reorder quarterly with confidence.
⚙️ Continuous Improvement Program
We continue to improve our programs and standard processes based on our client’s feedback. Factory visits and QA is no exception. If you feel the process can be improved, share with us. We:
- Recommend lean production improvements
- Suggest better materials/suppliers
- Train factory QA teams and SOPs
- Create benchmarks for repeat orders
This approach evolves your supply chain over time — raising efficiency, quality, and trust.
🤝 Why Choose China Wholesale Hub
Experienced Engineers
Seasoned auditors across multiple industries.
Nationwide Coverage
From Shenzhen to Yiwu, Ningbo to Qingdao.
Fast Scheduling
Site visits arranged within 48 hours of confirmation.
All‑in‑One Partner
Sourcing, QA, and logistics under one roof.
Transparent Reports
Visual proof and clear corrective actions.
Quality Assesment
We provide quality assessment based on your requirements
Get Started with Factory Visits and QA Services Today
Don’t rely on promises — verify performance. Let China Wholesale Hub be your eyes and ears in China.
FAQs about Factory Visits and QA
What does a supplier audit in China include?
Legal registration checks, licenses, facility/equipment review, workforce and safety, storage and cleanliness, and quality systems (ISO/BSCI/SEDEX). Report with photos and corrective actions. China Wholesale Hub can also manage it as per your requirements
How long does a factory inspection take?
Most single-site inspections take 1 day on-site, with the full report delivered within 24 hours.
Do you inspect during production or only before shipment?
Both. At China Wholesale Hub, we offer during-production monitoring, plus pre-shipment AQL checks to verify final quality.